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Produce => Non Edible Plants => Topic started by: Sinbad7 on November 21, 2010, 23:13:53

Title: Geraniums
Post by: Sinbad7 on November 21, 2010, 23:13:53
I've just bought the last of mine in from outside, to spend the winter in my spare bedroom.  They are still flowering and in bud amd look very healthy.

Would I be able to take some cuttings from them now and would they survive until I wanted to plant them out next year?

many thanks

Sinbad
Title: Re: Geraniums
Post by: SMP1704 on November 22, 2010, 19:54:41
HI Sinbad

Give it a whirl.  I took some geranium cuttings mid October and they are in a cold greenhouse and doing well (atm) I think spare bedroom would be ideal for cuttings.
Title: Re: Geraniums
Post by: garrett on November 24, 2010, 16:37:10
Just thought I'd chip in.

It's worth having a go but just remember to let the cut end of the cutting dry out first before potting and avoid using any hormone rooting powder. Apparently, they don't like it and root better without.

Title: Re: Geraniums
Post by: Sinbad7 on November 24, 2010, 17:20:02
Thanks both for the replies.

Like a wally I took the cuttings and plonked them in some water ::)

I've been really busy and thought they would be fine but will rescue them any minute now.
Title: Re: Geraniums
Post by: SMP1704 on November 24, 2010, 18:14:24
I rarely use rooting powder and have more success than not.  I have a friend who roots everything in water, incl geraniums.  Why not leave those in water and take some more to root in gritty compost.......